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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136610028
Report Date: 08/14/2024
Date Signed: 08/14/2024 12:55:04 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	BRISENO, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	136610028
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	CLAUDIA BRISENO		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 550-8991
CITY:	CALEXICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92231
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 4	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	08/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Claudia Briseno		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On August 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced an Annual/Random Inspection and met with Licensee, Claudia Briseno. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Three (3) daycare children and Licensee's spouse, as a helper, were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a two story, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, playroom, downstairs bathroom, laundry room, and backyard. Off limit areas are all of upstairs, (4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), and part of garage/storage room and are inaccessible through use of door locks and a safety gate. Hours of operation are: Monday-Sunday 5:00 am-12:00am. Licensee submitted documentation that states the garage was converted to an additional one bedroom and one bathroom. Licensee also stated a bathroom was added that has access from the backyard. Licensee stated these new areas will not be used for daycare use and are made inaccessible by a door lock. A Fire Clearance is still pending. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were not made inaccessible to children during this inspection. LPA observed detergents in the laundry room and PVC cement in the hallway bathroom. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities at time of inspection. The upstairs is not used and is gated off at the bottom of the stairway and the Licensee understands the gate must be in place when children under five years are present during day care hours. This facility has an inground pool that is surrounded by a wrought iron fence, with self-latching, self-closing gate that swings away from the pool and meets Title 22 requirements. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Gloria Gonzalez On 08/14/2024 at 12:16 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: BRISENO, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136610028
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(4)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee had detergents in the laundry room and PVC cement in the hallway bathroom cabinet, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/14/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee removed the detergents from the laundry room and the cement from the bathroom immediatly at the time of this inspection. Licensee signed and submitted the Health and Safety Issues form that states she understands this regulation on date of this inspection.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Tulam Vu

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Gloria Gonzalez

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: BRISENO, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136610028
	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certification expires on 5/1/25. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 2/3/23. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 7/19/24.

Licensee was advised if there is to be an infant in care, there must be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee shall physically check on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource.

LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

LPA provided and discussed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided:www.meganslaw.ca.gov. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: BRISENO, CLAUDIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 136610028
	VISIT DATE: 08/14/2024

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LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing.

Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov.

LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

LPA advised the Licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

A Type B deficiency is being cited during today's inspection, see LIC809D.

A copy of the report, appeal rights (LIC 9058), and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was provided to Licensee and advised must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Claudia Briseno.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/14/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/14/2024

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